This is an optional program for use by Utah LEAs, schools, and teachers to observe Founders Month and Consitution Day. It aligns with and supports mastery of many Utah Core Social Studies Standards in grade K-5. Standards alignment is provided, along with resources for possible use.

This lesson, "Heroes Among Us: A Veteran's Day Tribute Project," engages third-grade students in creating Adobe presentations to honor family members who have served in the military, blending personal history with national significance. Over a two-week period, this project can be conducted synchronously in a face-to-face classroom setting, encouraging direct interaction and collaboration among students and teachers. While the lesson plan was primarily authored by myself, input and contributions were made by fellow educators specializing in history and digital literacy to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.Free High-Resolution Photo of Flag,. 30 Sept. 2018, pxhere.com/en/photo/1520929?utm_content=shareClip&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pxhere. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

In this interactive game, students experience the decisions that have to be made by the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government. People's Pie is a balancing act! You must fund important programs without setting tax rates too high or borrowing too much money. To succeed, you must keep your residents happy and avoid a burdensome national debt. Are you ready for a piece of People’s Pie?

The We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution Program promotes civic competence and responsibility among the nation’s upper elementary and secondary students. This webpage provides a description of the program.

This resource is a Private i History Detectives unit from iCivics, consisting of three lessons. It is Grade 3, Unit 3. Description: The Fourth of July is all about fireworks and barbeque. Or is it? In this inquiry-based unit, students will learn the historical context of the Fourth of July. They will gain a better understanding of multiple perspectives on the celebratory nature of Independence Day as they analyze ideas from the Declaration of Independence and study Frederick Douglass' famous speech.